This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Iowa to celebrate archaeology month across September and October
Iowa Archaeology Month runs September 18 through October 21 with programs statewide. The Office of the State Archaeologist based at the University of Iowa coordinates outreach, surveys, and excavations to preserve Iowa’s past. Activities include Archaeology Day in Cherokee, events in Louisa County, and Osborne Heritage Days in Elkader, with museums hosting exhibits.
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Iowa
State Archaeologist
University of Iowa
Chérie Haury-Artz
State Archaeologist Office
Haury-Artz
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa City
Louisa County Conservation Board
Iowa Archeological Society
Elkader
Osborne
Pioneer Village
Archaeology.uiowa.edu